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Specimen profile
Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans · Myristicaceae
Skt · Jatiphala — “The fruit with a jasmine-like fragrance”Hindi · JaiphalMal · JathikkaTam · Jadhikkai
A warming, sedative spice used for sleep and digestive issues.
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Nutmeg is the seed of an evergreen tree, while its red outer covering is the spice known as mace. Ayurveda classifies it as a 'Grahi' (absorbent), making it excellent for treating diarrhea while also acting as a natural sedative.
Identification markers
Ovoid, brownish, hard seeds with a wrinkled surface; the interior shows a marble-like pattern when cut.
Rasa
Tikta, Katu
Guna
Laghu, Tikshna
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Katu
Prabhava
Madakari
Dosha effect
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